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Rockford Systems Announces New Website Launch
ROCKFORD, IL, JANUARY 3, 2023 — Rockford Systems, LLC, a turnkey supplier of machine safeguarding equipment and services, is inviting industrial safety professionals to
What to Do if You are Issued an OSHA Citation
The Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for overseeing workplace safety. On the federal level, OSHA conducted 24,333 inspections
Do Your Machines Have Anti-Restart Protection? Here’s How to Find Out
ROCKFORD, IL, JULY 19, 2022 — In order to meet certain regulations, and as a best safety practice, machinery must be prevented from automatically
Rockford Systems Sensing-Saf-Start Protects Machine Operators from Accidental Re-starts following Power Interruptions
ROCKFORD, IL, JUNE 9, 2022 — Drills, mills, lathes, grinders, saws and other dangerous machinery can abruptly shut down during operation due to an
What The Wave of Retiring Machinists Means to Plant Safety
ROCKFORD, IL, MAY 17, 2022 – Within the next decade approximately 2.7 million “Baby Boomers” (b. 1946-1964) will retire, thereby ensuring that tens of
Machine Safeguarding Technology Keep Operators Out of a Pinch
ROCKFORD, IL, APRIL 25, 2022 — Pinching your finger in a door can be painful but certainly not life threatening. Pinch point injuries involving industrial
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Do’s and Dont’s of Safely Using Bench Grinders
Statistics indicate half of grinder accidents result from operator error ROCKFORD, IL, APRIL 22, 2022 — Because grinders are commonly used machines in workplaces nationwide, many
Do’s and Don’ts of Safely Using Bench Grinders
Statistics indicate half of grinder accidents result from operator error. Because grinders are commonly used machines in workplaces nationwide, many workers become complacent about
How Rockford Systems Light Curtains Can Brighten Employee Safety in Your Plant
ROCKFORD, IL, APRIL 25, 2022 — At first glance, a simple beam of infrared light would seem ineffective protection against fast-moving, dangerous industrial machinery.
Rockford Systems Introduces Protector Series Light Curtains with Expanded Features
Reliable detection, advanced safety functions, combined with simplified selection, installation and maintenance ROCKFORD, IL, FEBRUARY 3, 2022 — Rockford Systems, LLC today introduced its
Protector™ Series Light Curtains with Expanded Features
Reliable detection, advanced safety functions, combined with simplified selection, installation and maintenance ROCKFORD, IL, JANUARY 25, 2022 — Rockford Systems, LLC today introduced its new Protector
Surge in Omicron Variant Cases Underscores Continued Need for COVID-19 Shielding
ROCKFORD, IL, DECEMBER 15, 2021 — The alarming spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has prompted renewed concern about the pandemic. Early evidence suggests that
Annual Machine Safeguarding Audit Service
ROCKFORD, IL, DECEMBER 10, 2021 — It is a common misconception that once machine safeguarding equipment has been installed onto industrial machinery, no further work
A Guide to Innovations in Safety Shields: LED lighting, Design Modularity Heighten Operator Protection
ROCKFORD, IL, DECEMBER 3, 2021 — When a machinist is cutting, drilling, shaping or milling raw materials, there are always inherent risks. Thankfully, proper and up-to-date
Machine Guarding Named to OSHA’s Top Ten Violations in 2021
ROCKFORD, IL, NOVEMBER 30, 2021 — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released the top 10 most cited violations for its fiscal year 2021.
